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GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $84 GBP for the performance you get.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2070 SUPER
Price
£241✓
Performance
18/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+111% Tensor Cores (320 vs 152)
+6% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
+5% RT Cores (40 vs 38)

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER at $241 GBP, $84 GBP under the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's $325 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (200W vs 215W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $84 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5604,864✓
Ray Tracing Cores40✓38
Tensor / AI Cores320✓152

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Base Clock1,605 MHz✓1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz✓1,665 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP215 W200 W✓
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Dec 2020